The Westport Island Community Fair kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Attendees can view and purchase fine arts and crafts of community members, including photography, painting, jewelry, book arts, poetry, wood turning, goats milk soap, crochet wearables and more. There will also be games, music, an open mic and a barbecue. The fair […]
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Union Fair opens with celebrations of agriculture, blueberries
Admission to the Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival in Union is free through Tuesday before the midway opens Wednesday.
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Pittston Fair wraps up annual festivities after rainy weekend
A Pittston Fair Association official estimated Sunday that 1,500 people attended the 3-day fair. A weekend in a typical year, without ‘crazy rain,’ would draw up to 3,000.
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Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair
The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.
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Thousands turn out for fresh air, fun at the Cumberland Fair, despite COVID
Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.
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Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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Monmouth Fair to be first in state after 2020 lockdown
The 2021 Monmouth Fair will feature four days of events, rides and activities, starting Wednesday.
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Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
By making adjustments and preparing to pivot, many organizers of the outdoor events believe they can safely resume the traditions this year.
Posted inTimes Record
Catholic churches get creative with Christmas fairs under COVID
PORTLAND — During the pandemic, several Maine Catholic parishes are planning to offer creative Christmas fairs while following state guidelines under COVID. These events include outdoor bazaars, virtual fairs and tree festivals. As fairs are confirmed, they will be added to the Christmas fairs page on the diocesan website, portlanddiocese.org/content/christmas-fairs-2020. Here is a list of […]
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Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H’ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.